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Early Star Childcare
Hammond, IN
· Lake County
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Hammond, IN 46323
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age range (listing information)
Infant-Fourteen
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Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Issued
Oct 1, 2025
Active Through
Sep 30, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
Early Star Childcare is a Licensed Home in HAMMOND IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service's listing gives an age range of Infant-Fourteen; please confirm current ages with the provider. It is open Monday - Friday, 5:00 AM-7:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ 1; PTQ 2; PTQ 3;
Hours of Operation
- Monday5:00 AM-7:00 PM
- Tuesday5:00 AM-7:00 PM
- Wednesday5:00 AM-7:00 PM
- Thursday5:00 AM-7:00 PM
- Friday5:00 AM-7:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2026-07-30 |
The backboard of the basketball hoop, which is located outside, is broken and shattered which creates a potential safety hazard. | 2026-08-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children |
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| Licensing 2024-08-08 |
The pool gate was not locked when consultant arrived for the inspection. The gate needs to be locked at all times when the pool is not in use. | 2024-08-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-39(d) All inground or nonportable aboveground swimming pools accessible to children shall be in compliance with local zoning ordinances and surrounded by a fence secured with a locked gate to prevent children from entering the area unsupervised |
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| Licensing 2024-08-08 |
There was hazardous materials that were accessible to children. There was hand sanitizer by the door in 2 places. The bathroom drawers had razors, hair products, and other items that were labeled keep out of reach of children that would be accessible to the children enrolled in program. | 2024-08-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies |
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| Licensing 2023-08-15 |
A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. | 2023-09-07 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) one worker did not have documentation of Safe Sleep Training 1 and 2 on file |
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| Licensing 2023-08-15 |
An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 | 2023-08-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) Can not verify that the fingerprints were submitted correctly since the background check had not been submitted |
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| Licensing 2023-08-15 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2023-08-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) 1 workers could not be found to have ever submitted a background check via ILEAD. 1 employee has not submitted a background check via ILead since 2020. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-15 |
one worker did not have documentation of the child abuse and neglect detection training on file | 2023-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(3) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Procedures for preventing, detecting, and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect |
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| Licensing 2023-08-15 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age | 2023-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) 2 staff members did not have documentation of their annual TB test on file |
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| Licensing 2023-08-15 |
Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray | 2023-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) One staff member did not have an initial physcial on file |
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| Licensing 2023-08-15 |
Annual vaccination records for animals subject to rabies. | 2023-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(12) Dog vaccinations are over a year old |
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| Licensing 2022-10-26 |
A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. | 2022-11-03 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) one staff member does not have documentation of Safe Sleep Module 2 on file |
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| Licensing 2022-10-26 |
The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills | 2022-11-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) fire drills have not been documented on the fire drill log |
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| Licensing 2022-10-26 |
An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 | 2022-10-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) Do not have documentation of 2 staff's fingerprints have been submitted within the last 3 years |
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| Licensing 2022-10-26 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers | 2022-11-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) 2 staff members did not have documentation of annual CPR and Universal Precautions Training and one staff does not have documentation of current first aid training on file |
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| Licensing 2022-10-26 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2023-08-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) 3 staff members have not submitted background checks via ILEAD |
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| Licensing 2022-10-26 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child | 2023-08-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) 2 parents have not completed enrollment forms |
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| Licensing 2022-10-26 |
A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider | 2022-11-03 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) Missing documentation of 2 staff members initial drug test read by a medical review officer |
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| Licensing 2022-10-26 |
Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities | 2023-08-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) 3 children do not have consents for outings |
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| Licensing 2022-10-26 |
Birth Certificate documentation | 2023-08-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) 2 parents have not consented or declined to have their child's name checked against the missing children's registry |
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| Licensing 2022-10-26 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. | 2023-08-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) One child does not have up to date immunizations on file |
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| Licensing 2022-10-26 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child | 2023-08-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) 3 children do not have consents signed for emergency medical care |
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| Licensing 2022-10-26 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age | 2022-11-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) No one has documentation of their annual TB test results on file |
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| Licensing 2022-10-26 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2023-08-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) 2 children do not have signed discipline policies on file |
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| Licensing 2022-10-26 |
Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home | 2022-11-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) fire extinguisher in the playroom is empty |
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| Licensing 2022-10-26 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in fire prevention and safety procedures within one (1) week of starting employment or volunteer work | 2022-11-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(a) Staff does not have documentation of orientation training |
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| Licensing 2022-10-26 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: The names of adults authorized to pick the child up from the home | 2023-08-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(d) 2 parents have not listed who is authorized to pick up the child |
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| Licensing 2022-10-26 |
Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray | 2022-11-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) One staff member does not have documentation of their initial physical signed by a phyisician on file |
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| Licensing 2022-10-26 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities | 2023-08-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 3 children do not have initial physicals signed by a physician |
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| Licensing 2021-09-23 |
Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray | 2021-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Child care staff does not have an annual TB test on file |
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| Licensing 2021-09-23 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities | 2021-10-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 5 children do not have an initial physical on file |
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| Licensing 2021-09-23 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. | 2021-10-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) 3 children do not have up to date immunizations on file |
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| Licensing 2021-09-23 |
An applicant for a child care home license shall do the following: Submit a statement attesting that the applicant has not been: convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor relating to the health and safety of children | 2021-09-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(4)(a) Has not submitted an attestation |
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| Licensing 2021-09-23 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age | 2021-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) Staff does not have an initial physical on file |
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| Licensing 2021-05-20 |
The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children | 2021-05-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The swing sets are not anchored into the ground and the metal used to enclose the area is not attached to anything |
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| Licensing 2021-05-20 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2021-06-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Worker in the home has not submitted a background consent form via ILEAD for this child care home |
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| Licensing 2021-05-20 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers | 2021-05-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) Worker in the home at time of visit does not have documentation of annual CPR |
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| Licensing 2021-05-20 |
A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. | 2021-05-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) Worker does not have documentation of the safe sleep classes |
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| Licensing 2021-05-20 |
A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider | 2021-05-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) Worker in the home has done the drug test but the results are not on file |
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| Licensing 2021-05-20 |
The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care | 2021-05-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) Fence in the front yard is missing several slats making a space large enough for a child to crawl thru and the back yard. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-20 |
A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. | 2021-05-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) Worker does not have documentation of Safe Sleep Module 1 and Module 2 Training |
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| Licensing 2021-04-20 |
An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 | 2021-05-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) Worker has not submitted fingerprints for a Federal Criminal History Check |
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| Licensing 2021-04-20 |
At least one (1) direct child care provider shall be trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training annually and shall be on the premises at all times | 2021-05-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) No caregiver on site has documentation of annual CPR |
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| Licensing 2021-04-20 |
A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider | 2021-05-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) Worker does not have documentation of initial drug test read by a medical review officer |
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| Licensing 2021-04-20 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2021-05-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Worker has not submitted a back ground check via ILEAD |
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| Licensing 2021-04-20 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers | 2021-05-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) Worker does not have documentation of annual CPR and Universal Precautions or Current First Aid Training |
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| Licensing 2020-10-08 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age | 2020-10-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) Staff TB test is over a year old |
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| Licensing 2020-10-08 |
An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 | 2020-10-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) Staff's Fingerprints were last done over 3 years ago |
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| Licensing 2020-10-08 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers | 2020-11-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) CPR and Universal Precautions Training is over a year old |
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| Licensing 2019-09-25 |
A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider | 2019-11-22 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) New staff member is working and does not have an initial drug test completed and read by the Medical Review Officer |
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| Licensing 2019-09-25 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities | 2019-10-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 7 children do not have physicals signed by a physician |
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| Licensing 2019-09-25 |
A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. | 2019-11-22 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) New staff member is working and has not completed the safe sleep class |
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| Licensing 2019-09-25 |
The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills | 2019-10-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) Provider has not been documenting her fire drills |
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| Licensing 2019-09-25 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. | 2019-10-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) 4 children do not have up to date immunizations on file |
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| Licensing 2019-09-25 |
Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home | 2019-10-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) The fire extinguisher in the playroom is reading empty |
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| Licensing 2019-09-25 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age | 2019-10-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) One staff member's tb test is over a year old |
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| Licensing 2018-09-27 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: The child care home inspection checklist | 2018-12-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(1) Staff member has not completed Health and Safety Orientation Training Modules 2 and 3 |
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| Licensing 2018-09-27 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age | 2018-12-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) TB test results are over a year old for provider |
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| Licensing 2018-09-27 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities | 2018-12-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Missing an initial physical on one child |
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